Please join for worship this Sunday at 8:30 a.m. or 10:30 a.m. Children's Chapel for children in preschool through grade 5 will take place during the first half of the 10:30 service. A reminder that a lectionary bible study for adults is offered every Sunday between services at 9:30 am. The Shamrocks will resume practice on Sunday immediately following the 10:30 am service.
Immediately following the 10:30 am service this Sunday, we will welcome Patti Trainor, Development Coordinator for Episcopal Farmworker Ministry, for a Rector's Forum. Patti will be giving a presentation on the Farmworker Ministry's service to North Carolina migrant farmworkers and the North Carolina Diocesan Harvest for Hospitality Campaign. Migrant farmworkers endure austere labor conditions and are subjected to numerous health risks as they work to bring food to our tables. The Farmworker Ministry fills the spiritual needs and protects the human rights of migrant workers and their families in 47 camps in North Carolina. Please join us to learn more about this critical ministry of the NC Episcopal Church!
There will be a Youth Meeting this Sunday, December 7th. Due to the concert Sunday evening, the youth will meeting will be held one hour earlier from 4:30 to 6:30 pm. All youth in grades 6-12 and their friends are invited. Dinner will be provided.
The Stewardship Campaign is wrapping up for this year. Thank you to all who have pledged their financial support for Saint Patrick's in the coming year. If you have not yet mailed in your pledge card, please consider how God is calling you to fully participate in His work at Saint Patrick's this year, and make a commitment to follow his calling. Your gift, given in love, will bless you and all whose lives are touched by Saint Patrick's. Thank you.
Acolytes are needed to assist with worship on Sunday mornings. Click here to sign up.
We have been blessed with Dr. Karen Oldham presenting on mindfulness and meditation at Saint Patrick's during an Adult Forum. Now we have the chance for Karen to teach a 4 week class (8 total hours). For anyone interested in beginning a practice, this is a fantastic opportunity. Please click here for a brochure with more details. Exact times will be determined by the availability of those who express interest. To put your name on the list of those interested, please click here.
Robin Bullock returns to Saint Patrick's this Sunday, December 7, at 7:00 pm to once again kick off the Christmas season with his Celtic Christmas. Robin brings the music of Christmas to life with carols and hymns spanning over 600 years, celebrating the Yuletide season with selections on guitar, cittern, mandolin and piano. He weaves a spell from centuries of tradition and the joy of the season, creating an unforgettable event of acoustic Christmas cheer. A wine and cheese reception is included during intermission. If you are planning to attend, please bring a finger food for the reception. At the door: $15 adults, $10 seniors/students. All proceeds benefit community outreach. For more details, visit our web site by clicking here or call (704) 663-5659.
In lieu of their regular monthly meeting, the ECW will hold their annual Holiday Luncheon on Monday, December 15th beginning at 11:00 a.m. The luncheon will be held at the home of Judy Willingham, 117 Glen Oak Court in Mooresville. If you would like to attend, please bring a side dish or a dessert to share. If you have questions or transportation issues, please call Judy at (704) 799-9734. All women of the church are invited to attend.
Thanksgiving is a time to give thanks. Advent is a time to prepare and Outreach has several opportunities to do both. Thanksgiving gives us an opportunity to be faithful stewards of God's great bounty, for the provision of our necessities and the relief of all who are in need. Advent is a time of waiting and preparation as we welcome the celebration of the Nativity of Jesus at Christmas. As in prior years, Saint Patrick's will host seven nights at Room in the Inn beginning on December 19th. The online sign up for Room in the Inn has begun. You can read all the details and sign up by clicking here.
In addition to RITI, we will again be providing Christmas gifts to children less fortunate through the Winnie Hooper Center. Starting next Sunday a table will be set up after both services for us at Saint Patrick's to find out how we can provide Christmas gifts to others. Together we can make a difference in this season of Christmas!
Perhaps you have noticed that some people have name tags with green ink. If so, that person is new to Saint Patrick's and we hope that you will introduce yourself and make the person feel welcomed. Saint Patrick's has a reputation of being a very welcoming church and we want to embrace our new members and invite them to join in the many activities that Saint Patrick's offers. Please help our new folks in making these connections.
Our next scheduled day to serve as Prep Chefs at the Mooresville Soup Kitchen is on Tuesday, December 9 from 1 to 4 pm. Currently we still have many slots to fill. We are in need of 6 to 10 volunteers, 16 years of age and older who can commit to helping to prepare the frozen meals for those in need. You can sign up to help by clicking here
